Riga Tech Cast

Uldis Karlovs-Karlovskis

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Riga Tech Cast provides short interviews with famous people from technology field.

13/12/2025

Episode #26 with Inga Spriņģe and Imants Breidaks at Riga Tech Cast

Imants found a few minutes before submitting for a tender, while Inga is enjoying her mid-life crisis. Our Guests: Inga Spriņģe, Re:Baltica co-founder, investigative journalist and disinformation expert. With over 20 years of experience in investigative journalism, I specialize in uncovering disinformation, Russian influence operations, and social inequality. As an award-winning journalist and co-founder of the Baltic Center for Investigative Journalism Re:Baltica, I have brought critical issues to public attention, shaping key conversations. I also deliver critical thinking lectures for municipalities and companies, helping employees navigate today’s complex information landscape. As a member of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and OCCRP, I contribute to leading global investigative efforts. Imants Breidaks, Board chairman in Stratex & ManaBalss. From education in history to serial entrepreneur in IT, digital democracy, linguistics, etc. Main hat - leader of ManaBalss, a world-class champion in its field. Latest endeavor - in cybersecurity. #AIpowered #Disinformation #empowerwomen #interview #podcast #technology #latvian

18 min
13/11/2025

Episode #25 with Antra Zālīte at Riga Tech Cast

When everything falls apart, Antra goes to opera or growing tomatos. Our Guest: Antra Zālīte - a dynamic IT executive who thrives on turning complex challenges into measurable business success. With a proven track record in leading multinational teams, driving service excellence, and opening new growth opportunities, she brings both vision and execution to the table. Antra is known for building strong partnerships across clients, stakeholders, and suppliers, ensuring collaboration translates into real results. Passionate about people and performance, she inspires teams to embrace change and deliver beyond expectations. Her expertise lies in the Enterprise applications domain, helping customers to boost their efficiency and success. #visma #enterprise #empowerwomen #interview #podcast #technology #latvian

11 min
17/10/2025

Episode #24 with Kristaps Petersons and Elza Priede at Riga Tech Cast

What's common to business-minded women and the black magic of media producers? Our Guests: Kristaps Petersons - Media Producer & Business Consultant, by working with big corporate names in more than 20 countries, Kristaps has shaped his own methods to help clients achieve their business goals. He's a part-time tutor at Stanford and Michigan State Universities teaching Modern Presentation Techniques course for Master's students. Kristaps runs his own pan-Baltic business & entrepreneurship podcast "Median Report" and producers dozens more. Elza Priede - Novatore CEO, builds personal and career growth networks. Together with her team, she has created a digital platform that helps women in business grow, connect, and lead with confidence. With expertise in leadership development and mentoring, and a background in business education management at Riga Business School, she guides professionals to accelerate their careers and step into top roles. Elza is passionate about using technology to strengthen the leadership pipeline in the Baltics and fuel innovation and economic growth. #media #empowerwomen #interview #podcast #technology #latvian

28 min
18/07/2025

Episode #23 with Beāte Krauze-Čebotare and Jānis Garisons at Riga Tech Cast

In this episode, you'll hear about the harsh reality in the highly regulated low-caliber ammunition business, and the contradictory wild wild west of building naval war drones! Beāte Krauze-Čebotare - CEO of AMMUNITY, small caliber ammunition manufacturer in Latvia - is an experienced leader with a strong track record in the banking and logistics sectors. Currently focused on expanding her company’s presence in Latvia’s and international defense markets in response to evolving geopolitical challenges. Mr Jānis Garisons is the Chief Executive Officer at the unmanned vehicle company NEWT21 and Chairman of the supervisory board at the “State Real Estate” company. Mr Garisons was the State Secretary of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Latvia for almost nine years (August 2015–January 2024) and was leading the MoD in the challenging times of enlargement of the Armed forces. Among many other responsibilities he led the efforts to establish a framework for the defense industry and defense R&D system in Latvia. Before taking up this post, Mr Garisons was the Undersecretary of State–Policy Director. He has worked in different positions at the Ministry of Defence since September 2005. #defense #interview #podcast #technology #latvian

13 min
21/04/2025

Episode #22 with Eriks Eglitis and Ivars Miezis at Riga Tech Cast

In this episode, you'll hear basically a Change Management 101 for Digitalization projects! Eriks Eglitis - "I have gathered both technical IT skills and business acumen. I have been individual contributor, led teams and organisations. Industries background covers Construction, Finance, Professional Services (IT, Consulting), Public Administration (Economics, Defence, Support/Development Organisations), Retail, Transportation and Warehousing, Utilities (Electricity, Heat, Postal, Telecommunications), and NGOs. I am strong believer in life-long learning and empowering people. " Ivars Miezis - "I have held various management roles for 22 years, including 18 years in direct IT management. I have experience in establishing processes and organisational units from the ground up when a company is starting operations or undergoing significant change. A large part of my experience involves improving project management approaches and managing project portfolios. I also participate in business development projects and oversee their implementation." #edtech #interview #podcast #technology #latvian #university

10 min
12/03/2025

Episode #21 with Kārlis Vilciņš and Pēteris Lauriņš at Riga Tech Cast

In this conversation, you'll hear from experienced executives about tech opportunities in logistics, 5G networks, artificial intelligence and so much more! Kārlis Vilciņš - "I am leading a combined team of 5G private network business and IT development professionals, We deliver full-cycle IT project implementations, AI-powered systems, and 5G private network solutions. My main focus is on solving the real business challenges where the business case is alive. I believe that any business initiative wil succeed only when creating added value for both clients and the company, ensuring a true win-win." Pēteris Lauriņš has more than 20 years experience of IT projects, service, people and Senior management. He has worked as CTO/Management Board Member at Government Owned National Logistics Organization and @Insurtech industry for EU/US clients. Experienced project and program manager. Worked 1.5 years on international assignment in Germany and 2.5 years in Middle East, Oman. #logistics #interview #podcast #technology #latvian #business

21 min
30/12/2024

Episode #20 with Mārtiņš Popelis and Andris Gangis at Riga Tech Cast

In this conversation, you'll hear from C-level executives of Latvian IT consultancy and product companies - what's common and how they differ. Has the Artifical Intelligence changed their business in any way? Mārtiņš Popelis is a seasoned entrepreneur and product leader in the audio software space. Over the past decade, he has been leading the product team at Sonarworks, developing industry-leading software solutions improving sound quality for both music creators and listeners. Sonarworks’ creator products are now used in over 200,000 studios worldwide and have earned multiple tech awards for their innovation. Additionally, its consumer-facing technology has been integrated with leading consumer audio products, further expanding the company’s global reach. With the rise of AI, Sonarworks is excited to explore possibilities that unlock new potentials for music creators, positioning the company at the forefront of music tech innovation. Andris Gangis has been building software for 15 years. He loves to run Product Discovery workshops to translate business needs into tangible software solutions. His daily work is primarily in management, but he still programs to maintain focus on development. #founder #interview #podcast #technology #latvian #clevel

20 min
09/11/2024

Episode #19 with Egita Aizsilniece-Ibema and Alise Pīka-Ozola

Together we'll dig into the deep-tech world and options of all kinds of funding for small and niche businesses. Egita Aizsilniece-Ibema is based in Brussels. She is an advisor on Innovations, technologies, research, and startups from Latvia for the EU programmes and initiatives, trained in Circularity thinking and tools. Alise Pīka-Ozola serves as the Industry Liaison Officer for Latvia at CERN and also holds the position of Head of the Latvian Innovation and Technology Office in CERN, Geneva. After graduating from the University of Glasgow with a degree in Political Science, Alise joined the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia in 2012. She subsequently assumed leading roles within the Latvian representative offices in the UK and the Netherlands, focusing on bilateral investment and export promotion. From 2020 to 2023, she served as the Economic Policy Adviser to the President of Latvia. Currently, Alise works on supporting innovative companies to facilitate their participation in CERN procurement and R&D projects, as well as connecting them with opportunities in European Big Science market. #startup #venture #founder #interview #podcast #deeptech #cern #eufunding

29 min

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Riga Tech Cast (Trailer)

Riga Tech Cast

03/06/2023

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9 sec

Riga Tech Cast provides short interviews with famous people from technology field.

Creator

Uldis Karlovs-Karlovskis
Years Active

2023 - 2025
Episodes

27
Rating

Clean
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© Uldis Karlovs-Karlovskis
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Riga Tech Cast